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Which statements about William Shakespeare's sonnets are true? Select four options. They have a fixed rhyme scheme and structure. They were the first sonnets ever to be written. They often present a question and an answer. They often present a problem and a solution. They were originally written in Italian. They frequently focus upon love and romance.

1. They have a fixed rhyme scheme and structure. 3. They often present a question and an answer. 4. They often present a problem and a solution. 6. They frequently focus upon love and romance.

What should an author do to hook the audience at the opening of a presentation? Choose three answers. pose a thought-provoking question share a related quotation name the topic of the presentation tell a related joke or personal story state evidence that supports a claim summarize the main points

1. pose a thought-provoking question 2. share a related quotation 4. tell a related joke or personal story

Which lines from Act III, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet show Friar Laurence believes Romeo should be grateful for his nonfatal punishment? Select three options. Thou fond mad man, hear me but speak a word. Be patient, for the world is broad and wide. A gentler judgment vanish'd from his lips, This is dear mercy, and thou seest it not. I bring thee tidings of the prince's doom.

2. Be patient, for the world is broad and wide. 3. A gentler judgment vanish'd from his lips, 4. This is dear mercy, and thou seest it not.

In Act III, scenes iii and iv of Romeo and Juliet, why is Romeo considered the protagonist? Select 2 options. He often acts brashly and impulsively. He serves as a foil to other characters. He provokes the audience to feel angry. He is involved in a dramatic romance. He faces a major challenge or conflict. He is one of the main characters in the play.

4. He is involved in a dramatic romance. 6. He is one of the main characters in the play.

Read the excerpt from "It's Only Fair." "Fine!" Avery said, pushing a stack of books away and looking up at the clock on the wall. "But our paper's due in three days and we still don't have topic. What are we going to do?" "It's obvious, isn't it?" Maritza asked. "You write why Rosa Parks is so great, and I'll do the same for Irene Morgan. And then we'll put it all together." Which best describes the relationship between character and conflict in the excerpt? Avery is a dynamic character because the external conflict with Maritza causes her to change. Maritza is a dynamic character because the external conflict with Avery causes her to change. Avery is a flat character because her internal conflict causes her to change. Maritza is a flat character because her internal conflict causes her to change.

A. Avery is a dynamic character because the external conflict with Maritza causes her to change. Reasons: The word "Fine!" seems to be a sign of giving in for me. She listen to what Maritza said, and just let Maritza decide (maybe). It's an argument after all

Which sentence contains a nonrestrictive clause and is punctuated correctly? The teacher packed picnic lunches for all the students—which they loved—and ate lunch outside with them at recess. The teacher packed picnic lunches for all the students which they loved—and ate lunch outside with them at recess. The teacher packed picnic lunches (for all the students) which they loved and ate lunch outside with them at recess. The teacher packed picnic lunches for all the students which they loved and ate lunch outside with them (at recess).

A. The teacher packed picnic lunches for all the students—which they loved—and ate lunch outside with them at recess.

In Act III, scenes iii and iv of Romeo and Juliet, why does Nurse most likely go to see Friar Laurence and Romeo? because she is concerned about Juliet's well-being because she is angry at Romeo for killing Tybalt because she is worried about Romeo's commitment to Juliet because she is confused about Juliet's whereabouts

A. because she is concerned about Juliet's well-being

Read the excerpt from My Story. More of us rode the buses than Caucasians did, because more whites could afford cars. It was very humiliating having to suffer the indignity of riding segregated buses twice a day, five days a week, to go downtown and work for white people. How is this excerpt structured? cause and effect chronology problem and solution answer

A. cause and effect Reasons: Cause - "More of us rode the buses than Caucasians did, because more whites could afford cars" Effect - humiliating

Read the excerpt from "Wherefore Art Thou Romeo?" I shrugged. Shondra waited. Finally, I pained my head toward the classroom next door. We both knew that my nemesis, Allison Ramon, was in there. Since the third grade, Allison and I had battled for the lead in every school play. Usually we both ended up on stage in one role or another. But tomorrow's reading was a class assignment, and Allison wasn't in the class. She was free to wreak havoc from the audience. What is the connotation of the word "battled"? competed intensely fought violently angrily argued secretly tricked

A. competed intensely

Read the excerpt from The Dark Game. Montgomery quickly fetched Admiral Hall. The head of Room 40, nicknamed "Blinker" for the uncontrollable twitching in his eyes, hurried into the room and stood in front of de Grey's desk. Without saying a word, de Grey stood and handed the message to the small, ruddy-faced man, Hall's eyes took in what Montgomery and de Grey had discovered. His eye twitches became more pronounced as he tried to assess the impact of what he was reading. Based on information in the excerpt, the reader can infer that the information in the wireless message was extraordinarily important. impossible to decipher. of little significance. already known.

A. extraordinarily important. Reasons: His eye TWITCHES became more PRONOUNCED as he tried to assess the IMPACT of what he was reading

Read the passage from "The Tell-Tale Heart." And every night, about midnight, I turned the latch of his door and opened it—oh so gently! And then, when I had made an opening sufficient for my head, I put in a dark lantern, all closed, closed, that no light shone out, and then I thrust in my head. Oh, you would have laughed to see how cunningly I thrust it in! I moved it slowly—very, very slowly, so that I might not disturb the old man's sleep. It took me an hour to place my whole head within the opening so far that I could see him as he lay upon his bed. Ha! would a madman have been so wise as this? By visualizing the scene the reader can conclude that the narrator is gleeful. indifferent. irritated. curious.

A. gleeful.

Read the paragraphs from "Lather and Nothing Else." He came in without a word. I was stropping my best razor. And when I recognized him, I started to shake. But he did not notice. To cover my nervousness, I went on honing the razor. I tried the edge with the tip of my thumb and took another look at it against the light. Meanwhile he was taking off his cartridge-studded belt with the pistol holster suspended from it. He put it on a hook in the wardrobe and hung his cap above it. Then he turned full around toward me and, loosening his tie, remarked, "It's hot as the devil, I want a shave." With that he took his seat. Which words contribute to the tense mood of this passage? shake; nervousness recognized; razor light; suspended loosening; shave

A. shake; nervousness Reasons: The main character feeling lead to the tense mood

Read this line from the prologue of Romeo and Juliet. A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life; What is the most likely reason the prologue reveals this detail about the play? to engage the audience in the tragic story to warn the audience about the bloodshed to raise audience sympathy for the parents to build suspense about how the story ends

A. to engage the audience in the tragic story Reasons: Allow the audience to know the end of the story and increase their curiosity to find out what happened that led to the tragedy

Read the dialogue from Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: Thou wast never with me for anything when thou wast not here for the goose. Mercutio: I will bite thee by the ear for that jest. Romeo: Nay, good goose, bite not. Mercutio: Thy wit is a very bitter sweeting; it is a most sharp sauce. Romeo: And is it not then well served in to a sweet goose? Which word from the conversation best helps the reader understand the mood of the scene? "bitter," because this is an angry conversation "jest," because this is a teasing conversation "served," because this is a loving conversation "bite," because this is a frightening conversation

B. "jest," because this is a teasing conversation Reasons: Either B or C, if loving here meaning as friendship Though, this is a kinda teasing thing between friends

William has written this paragraph about Dr. King's speech. (1)Martin Luther King, Jr. uses repetitive words and phrases to argue his point. (2)He wisely repeats the phrase "Let freedom ring" which creates a hopeful tone in his speech. (3)This repetition of this phrase builds rhythm and momentum. (4)Using "Let freedom ring" allows King to finish the speech with strength. Which line contains subjective language? 1 2 3 4

B. 2 Reasons: Wisely is pretty subjective

Read the excerpt from Act III, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: Ha! banishment! be merciful, say 'death; 'For exile hath more terror in his look, Much more than death: do not say 'banishment.' Which is the best paraphrase of this dialogue? Death is more frightening than banishment. Banishment is a worse punishment than death. Death and banishment are deserved punishments. Banishment is equal to the pain of death.

B. Banishment is a worse punishment than death.

What is a central idea that the author develops throughout The Dark Game? Elizabeth Van Lew ran a safe house for escaped Union soldiers in her Richmond home. During the Civil War, ordinary individuals who wanted to aid the war effort acted as spies. Elizabeth Van Lew fed information to the Union Army about the movements of the Confederate Army. During the Civil War, there was no organized counterintelligence system, so spies were rarely caught.

B. During the Civil War, ordinary individuals who wanted to aid the war effort acted as spies. Reasons: The Dark Game includes multiple stories of spies so A and C is an obviously crossed out D - Not really

Nico is giving an oral presentation about the benefits of adopting a pet from a shelter. He makes eye contact with his audience throughout the presentation, glancing at his notes only occasionally. When he is showing pictures of kittens and puppies that are up for adoption, he raises his voice and speaks more quickly. He uses a chart to show all of the different animals in need of homes in his area, and he provides a brief bulleted list of all the reasons why students should not support pet stores. Before answering questions at the end, he shows a photo of his dog, a terrier that his family rescued. What could Nico have done to make his oral presentation more effective? He could have stopped himself from showing a photograph of his pet at the end. He could have spoken at a steady pace and volume throughout the presentation. He could have made less eye contact with the audience and looked more at his slides. He could have read his bulleted list out loud instead of showing it on a slide.

B. He could have spoken at a steady pace and volume throughout the presentation.

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game." "Even so, I rather think they understand one thing—fear. The fear of pain and the fear of death." What does this line of dialogue reveal about Whitney's character? He greatly enjoys the thrill of the hunt. He has compassion for the hunted animals. He cares little for the animals he hunts. He is giving up the sport of hunting.

B. He has compassion for the hunted animals. Reasons: "Don't talk rot, Whitney," said Rainsford. "You're a big-game hunter, not a philosopher. Who cares how a jaguar feels?" "Perhaps the jaguar does," observed Whitney. "Bah! They've no understanding." "Even so, I rather think they understand one thing—fear. The fear of pain and the fear of death." "Nonsense," laughed Rainsford. "This hot weather is making you SOFT, Whitney.

Read the clause. During the long winter, the harsh restrictions provoked anger and outrage in the public. What is the best way to describe this clause? It is dependent because it has a subject and a verb. It is independent because it has a subject and a verb. It is dependent because it expresses a complete thought. It is independent because it expresses a complete thought.

B. It is independent because it has a subject and a verb. Reasons: The harsh restrictions - subject provoked - verb Dependent meaning to missing one of them, either the subject or the verb so A and C are crossed out D is not complete, while it's true that independent is required to express a complete thought (maybe), it HAVE to contain at least ONE subject and ONE verb

Which line from Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech most appeals to the emotions of his listeners? But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. Let us not wallow in the valley of despair. Nineteen sixty-three is not an end, but a beginning. Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy.

B. Let us not wallow in the valley of despair. Reasons: Hard one :< So I just read and see which one most appeals to me, I technically also considered to be his "listeners"

Which line of dialogue from Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet most foreshadows that Mercutio's death will lead to other tragic events in the story? Benvolio: O Romeo, Romeo! brave Mercutio's dead; That gallant spirit hath aspir'd the clouds, Romeo: This day's black fate on more days doth depend; This but begins the woe others must end. Tybalt: Thou wretched boy, that didst consort him here, Shalt with him hence. Prince: Romeo slew him, he slew Mercutio; Who now the price of his dear blood doth owe?

B. Romeo: This day's black fate on more days doth depend; This but begins the woe others must end. Reasons: Either B or D Though B seem to be better than D

Read the excerpt from Act I, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet. Lady Capulet: Tell me, daughter Juliet,How stands your disposition to be married? *** The valiant Paris seeks you for his love. Nurse: A man, young lady! lady, such a man . . . Lady Capulet: Verona's summer hath not such a flower. Nurse: Nay, he's a flower; in faith, a very flower. When Nurse says that Paris is a flower, she is using a metaphor meaning that he is fragile. handsome. tender. young.

B. handsome. Reasons: In this part, the Nurse agrees with Lady Capulet that Paris is a fine, handsome man. A - Fragile doesn't really suit him, and here they try to convince Juliet to marriage with Paris C - a tender man? With flowers? D - Seem right, though not enough for working for persuading someone

Read the sentence. The canyon, formed by years of erosion, was a breathtaking sight to behold. What best describes the underlined part of this sentence? restrictive phrase nonrestrictive phrase restrictive clause relative clause

B. nonrestrictive phrase Reasons: Most likely had to go over the lessons again after this exam, what is the difference between a restrictive phrase and a restrictive clause?? Though, since the underline part is not really considered to be "restrictive", both of them are crossed out Not really sure but seem like when it come to the relative clause, the underline has to include who, whom, whose, that, which, when, where, or why at the beginning

Read the paragraph on William Shakespeare. Many students study William Shakespeare's plays today, though Shakespeare lived nearly 400 years ago. In his day, Shakespeare's plays were performed in London at small playhouses and at large, open-air amphitheaters such as the Globe Theater. Audiences in the late 1500s eagerly attended the performances of the bard's comedies, tragedies, and histories (Kline 110). This writing requires a works cited page because Shakespeare lived so long ago. researched facts are included. the subject is controversial. terms need to be defined.

B. researched facts are included. Reasons: You cited it because it comes from others

Read the excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Fivescore years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity. The emotional connotation of the underlined word helps King emphasize the document's history. significance. timing. creativity.

B. significance

Read the passage from "The Tell-Tale Heart." It is impossible to say how first the idea entered my brain; but once conceived, it haunted me day and night. Object there was none. Passion there was none. I loved the old man. He had never wronged me. He had never given me insult. For his gold I had no desire. I think it was his eye! yes, it was this! He had the eye of a vulture—a pale blue eye, with a film over it. The best summary of the internal conflict in the passage is that the narrator is confused by his affection for the old man. struggles with his decision to kill the old man. is confused by the old man's mistreatment of him. struggles with his desire for the old man's wealth.

B. struggles with his decision to kill the old man.

Review the information for a website that a student intends to include on a works cited page. Web Address: www.arborday2014.org Name of Website: A Day for Trees Organization: U.S. Department of Agriculture Author: not provided Date of Publication: January 10, 2014 Date Accessed: April 18, 2014 Using MLA guidelines, what information should be listed first in the citation for this source? the web address the name of the website the organization a place holder

B. the name of the website

Read the paragraph. In addition to housing hundreds of rare books, maps, and prints, the Huntington Library also maintains an extensive and critically acclaimed art collection. Its most famous work may be The Blue Boy by the eighteenth-century painter, Thomas Gainsborough. Additionally, the library contains works by twentieth-century painters including Andy Warhol and Edward Hopper. ____ , the library attracts a wide range of art lovers. Which transition best completes this paragraph? Furthermore On the other hand As a result Specifically

C. As a result Reasons: Reason: - Including famous art of painters from many different time periods Results: Attracts people

Malcolm is analyzing Emily Dickinson's poetic style in "We outgrow love like other things". We outgrow love like other things And put it in the drawer, Till it an antique fashion shows Like costumes grandsires wore. Which statement would be correct to include in his analysis? This poem is an example of Dickinson's unconventional use of punctuation. These lines demonstrate Emily Dickinson's nontraditional poetic rhythm. Emily Dickinson typically uses figurative language in her poems. Dickinson is known for her imaginative settings in poems such as this.

C. Emily Dickinson typically uses figurative language in her poems. Reasons: Metaphors

Read the excerpt from Act III, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet. Capulet: Monday! ha, ha! Well, Wednesday is too soon; O' Thursday let it be: o' Thursday, tell her, She shall be married to this noble earl. Will you be ready? do you like this haste? We'll keep no great ado; a friend or two; For, hark you, Tybalt being slain so late, It may be thought we held him carelessly, Being our kinsman, if we revel much. Therefore we'll have some half a dozen friends, And there an end. But what say you to Thursday? Paris: My lord, I would that Thursday were to-morrow. Based on this dialogue, how does Paris feel about marrying Juliet? He is thrilled about having a large wedding. He is only marrying her to satisfy her father. He is eager to marry her as soon as possible. He is hopeful that he can avoid the wedding.

C. He is eager to marry her as soon as possible.

Read the excerpt from Ovid's "Pyramus and Thisbe". And when he had found the bloodstained shawl, he cried: "Now this same night will see two lovers lose their lives: she was the one more worthy of long life: it's I who bear the guilt for this. O my poor girl, it's I who led you to your death; I said you were to reach this fearful place by night; I let you be the first who would arrive. O all you lions with your lairs beneath this cliff, come now, and with your fierce jaws feast upon my wretched guts! Which statement best describes how the pace of the excerpt creates tension? Pyramus's quick action hurries the plot to his tragic death. Pyramus's quick action hurries the plot to reveal his crime. Pyramus's long speech slows the pace to prolong suspense. Pyramus's long speech slows the pace to taunt the lioness.

C. Pyramus's long speech slows the pace to prolong suspense. Reasons: Based on the next part of this: He wept and cried out as he held that dear shawl fast: "Now drink from my blood, too!" And then he drew his dagger from his belt and thrust it hard into his guts. And as he died, he wrenched the dagger from his gushing wound. He fell, supine, along the ground. The blood leaped high; it spouted like a broken leaden pipe that, through a slender hole where it is worn, sends out a long and hissing stream as jets of water cleave the air. And that tree's fruits, snow-white before, are bloodstained now; the roots are also drenched with Pyramus' dark blood, and from those roots the hanging berries draw a darker, purple color. So B and D are crossed out A maybe, but the part in the question hadn't revealed his plan of suicide, just his regret

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game." A man, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there. "Rainsford!" screamed the general. "How in God's name did you get here?" "Swam," said Rainsford. "I found it quicker than walking through thejungle." The general sucked in his breath and smiled. "I congratulate you," hesaid. "You have won the game." Rainsford did not smile. "I am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "Get ready, General Zaroff." The general made one of his deepest bows. "I see," he said. "Splendid! One of us is to furnish a repast for the hounds. The other will sleep in this very excellent bed. On guard, Rainsford." . . . He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided. Adrian is writing an essay about "The Most Dangerous Game." Which detail from the excerpt best supports his idea that Rainsford is unchanged and still feels that the hunter is justified in killing the hunted? A man, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there. "Swam," said Rainsford. "I found it quicker than walking through thejungle." Rainsford did not smile. "I am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "Get ready, General Zaroff." He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided.

C. Rainsford did not smile. "I am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "Get ready, General Zaroff." Reasons: He seems to start to enjoy this game

Read the excerpt from "Wherefore Art Thou Romeo?" "Minor detail," Shondra said. "You just have to say it like you mean it. Come on, pretend I'm her." She sat down and put a giant smug grin on her face. "Just remember: think 'pain,' but say 'Romeo.'" Based on this dialogue, what is Shondra's attitude toward the narrator? She believes the narrator is purposefully trying to forget her lines. She wishes she could switch parts in the play with the narrator. She wants the narrator to remember all of her lines for the play. She is confused about the meaning of the narrator's lines.

C. She wants the narrator to remember all of her lines for the play.

Karishma is reading "The Tell-Tale Heart." She reads an excerpt, looks for clues, and makes a prediction about what happens next. Read the same excerpt and her prediction. His room was as black as pitch with the thick darkness, (for the shutters were close fastened, through fear of robbers,) and so I knew that he could not see the opening of the door, and I kept pushing it on steadily, steadily. Karishma predicted that the narrator would carry out the murder plot undetected. Next, read the subsequent excerpt that Karishma read. I had my head in, and was about to open the lantern, when my thumb slipped upon the tin fastening, and the old man sprang up in bed, crying out—"Who's there?" Which revision is most logical for Karishma to make to her prediction as she continues to read? The narrator would carry out the murder plot undetected. The narrator will be seen, but not heard as the murder is committed. The old man becomes aware of a frightening presence in the room. The old man prepares for his own murder.

C. The old man becomes aware of a frightening presence in the room.

Read the excerpt from Act III, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence: Romeo, come forth; come forth, thou fearful man: Affliction is enamour'd of thy parts, And thou art wedded to calamity. What is the meaning of the phrase "thou art wedded to calamity"? You have not had enough disaster in your life. You often have disaster around you. Your marriage will be a complete disaster. Your confusion is the cause of many disasters.

C. Your marriage will be a complete disaster.

Trevor has been asked to analyze the rhyme scheme in Shakespeare's "Sonnet 18." Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimm'd, And every fair from fair sometime declines, By chance, or nature's changing course untrimm'd: Which is the correct rhyme scheme for this stanza? aabb abcd abab abcc

C. abab Reasons: shines - a dimm'd - b declines - a untrimm'd - b

In Act III, scenes iii and iv of Romeo and Juliet, how does Capulet complicate the central conflict? by banishing Romeo for killing Juliet's cousin Tybalt by forcing Paris to marry Juliet against his will by deciding to hasten Juliet's marriage to Paris by refusing to recognize Romeo and Juliet's marriage

C. by deciding to hasten Juliet's marriage to Paris

Read the excerpt from Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. Mercutio: Thou! why, thou wilt quarrel with a man that hath a hair more or a hair less in his beard than thou hast. Thou wilt quarrel with a man for cracking nuts, having no other reason but because thou hast hazel eyes. What eye, but such an eye, would spy out such a quarrel? Thy head is as full of quarrels as an egg is full of meat, and yet thy head hath been beaten as addle as an egg for quarrelling. Thou hast quarrelled with a man for coughing in the street, because he hath wakened thy dog that hath lain asleep in the sun. Didst thou not fall out with a tailor for wearing his new doublet before Easter? with another, for tying his new shoes with old riband? and yet thou wilt tutor me from quarrelling! Benvolio: An I were so apt to quarrel as thou art, any man should buy the fee-simple of my life for an hour and a quarter. Mercutio: The fee-simple! O simple! Benvolio: By my head, here come the Capulets. Why does Shakespeare include this comic speech by Mercutio? to explain Benvolio's strange behavior to question the established laws of Verona to mock the reasons for quarrels and feuds to illustrate the close friendship between the men

C. to mock the reasons for quarrels and feuds Reasons: Either C or D C seem more right as they talked a lot about quarrels in their sentences. Those old English took time to translate properly and I don't really have time for that. That is why the answer is based on hints given

One way to brainstorm a topic for an informative essay is to decide the purpose for writing the essay. present an opinion on a topic. use prior knowledge about a topic. provide supporting details for the essay.

C. use prior knowledge about a topic.

You are given the task to write an alternate ending to "It's Only Fair." Your assignment is to change the ending so that the flat character becomes a dynamic character due to conflict. Which ending is the best choice to accomplish this assignment? After they argue, Maritza ignores Avery, and she writes about Irene Morgan. After they argue, Maritza agrees with Avery, and they write only about the more popularly known activist, Rosa Parks. After they argue, Maritza convinces Avery, and they write about both Rosa Parks and Irene Morgan. After they argue, Maritza and Avery are unable to agree on whether to write about Rosa Parks or Irene Morgan.

D. After they argue, Maritza and Avery are unable to agree on whether to write about Rosa Parks or Irene Morgan. Reasons: Hints: Original Ending "It's obvious, isn't it?" Maritza asked. "You write why Rosa Parks is so great, and I'll do the same for Irene Morgan. And then we'll put it all together." She shoved Avery's pile of books back in front of her. "Bet you we'll even get extra credit since we're going to have to work twice as hard." So C is obviously crossed out as it is the original ending, not an ALTERNATE ending A and B don't really have the conflict in it

Read the excerpt from "Lise Marie de Baissac." In Normandy, Baissac pretended to be a refugee from Paris living in the house of a schoolmaster. There, she helped to set up more resistance groups and organize sabotage actions. Again traveling by bicycle, she maintained secret communications between groups and transported supplies. This was extremely dangerous work. Often covering forty miles in a single day, she carried arms and explosives as well as information about targets. Her actions, along with those of her colleagues, often delayed the arrival of German reinforcements to the front lines of battle. Which best describes the central idea of this paragraph? When she lived in Normandy, Baissac assumed a different identity in order to complete important work while she lived there. Baissac's goal was to get in the way of German troop movement, and she was often successful when she worked with resistance groups. Baissac did significant work as a spy when she lived in Normandy, sometimes traveling by bicycle to complete her tasks. As a spy in Normandy, Baissac performed a variety of important and sometimes dangerous tasks in order to get in the way of German troops.

D. As a spy in Normandy, Baissac performed a variety of important and sometimes dangerous tasks in order to get in the way of German troops.

Which line from President Reagan's Address at Moscow State University is a fact? Democracy is the standard by which governments are measured. Throughout the world, free markets are the model for growth. The key is freedom—freedom of thought, freedom of information, freedom of communication. Every four years the American people choose a new president, and 1988 is one of those years.

D. Every four years the American people choose a new president, and 1988 is one of those years.

Which statement best expresses the theme of "Wherefore Art Thou Romeo?" A friend's genuine help can actually cause one pain. One must get along with everyone in order to succeed. Sometimes, one's weakness can become one's strength. In order to succeed, one must have an enemy to focus on.

D. In order to succeed, one must have an enemy to focus on.

What is the central idea of the letter to the editor? The city's center should be a mixed-use development. The center of the city is the most popular area. Urban sprawl has significant benefits for the city. Mixed-use developments are preferable to urban sprawl.

D. Mixed-use developments are preferable to urban sprawl.

Read the passage from "The Tell-Tale Heart." I think it was his eye! yes, it was this! He had the eye of a vulture-a pale blue eye, with a film over it. Whenever it fell upon me, my blood ran cold; and so by degrees-very gradually-I made up my mind to take the life of the old man, and thus rid myself of the eye forever. Now this is the point. You fancy me mad. Madmen know nothing. But you should have seen me. You should have seen how wisely I proceeded—with what caution—with what foresight—with what dissimulation I went to work! I was never kinder to the old man than during the whole week before I killed him. How is suspense created for the reader in this passage? The reader wonders where the old man lives. The reader is waiting to find out details of the murder. The reader envisions a vulture with pale blue eyes. The reader does not know why the old man is killed.

D. The reader does not know why the old man is killed.

Read the excerpt from "It's Only Fair." "It's only fair," Maritza told her friend Avery as they sat in their empty classroom after school. "The first person to do a famous thing should get the most credit for it. I mean, how much do you hear about the second person to fly an airplane over the Atlantic Ocean? Or the second guy who landed on the moon?" To draw a conclusion about Maritza's character based on this excerpt, what is the best question for the reader to ask? Who is she? What does she do? Where is she? What does she say?

D. What does she say? Reasons: Either A or D, though D seems to more fit after reading the excerpt Maybe it's wrong Just review the lessons after the exam "When reading a story ask: Who are the characters? What conflicts do the characters face?"

The most reliable source for a presentation about education in multi-age classes would be a school textbook for students. parenting blog about student mentors. wiki website about the history of one-room schoolhouses. journal article about classrooms with students of varying ages.

D. journal article about classrooms with students of varying ages.

Read the excerpt from "Lise Marie de Baissac." After eleven months, the Gestapo became suspicious. Remaining cool under the threat of capture, Baissac was able to return to England unharmed. There she helped to train new agents in parachuting. After recovering from a broken leg sustained during training, she completed other missions, including one in Normandy, France, where she worked with her brother Claude. Based on this excerpt, which word best describes Baissac? impulsive unsteady excitable resilient

D. resilient

Read the passage from "Annabel Lee." A wind blew out of a cloud, chilling My beautiful Annabel Lee; The passage contains imagery that appeals to the reader's sense of sight. smell. taste. touch.

D. touch Reasons: Either sight or touch, this is rather a random guess between them for me